General Topics and Announcements
Oregon Active Transportation Advocates Get Warm Reception in DC
Oregon advocates might have the easiest job of any of the state delegations here at the National Bike Summit. No matter which of the seven offices they entered during the…
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We are looking for a highly motivated individual that is passionate about community sustainability to become our Membership and Outreach Manager.
Read MoreFriends mourn passing of Tim Lillebo, forest advocate
If the spotted owl became a symbol of intractable conflict over the fate of the forests of western Oregon, across the Cascades, forest and wilderness advocate Tim Lillebo over those…
Read MoreBend Area Habitat ReStore Renews Former Backstrom Builders Center
Since its purchase of the property in October, Habitat has been designing a project that emphasizes environmental stewardship in all aspects of the renovation.
Read MoreCentral Oregon Conservation Network Announces Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon
Today, the Central Oregon Conservation Network (COCN) announced its second Priority for a Healthy Central Oregon by declaring support for the protection of the Whychus-Deschutes area.
Read MoreBend Bottle Drop Redemption Center to Open December 19
Bottle Drop will allow consumers to redeem their bottles and cans quickly and efficiently in a fully staffed, indoor facility seven days a week from 9am to 6pm. The new…
Read MoreFirst SuperForum Welcomes Governor Kitzhaber to Bend on January 21st
The first SuperForum—Shaping the Future of Central Oregon, presented by Bend 2030 and programming sponsor the City Club of Central Oregon, welcomes Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and First Lady Cylvia Hayes as…
Read More2014 Central Oregon Calendar to benefit The Environmental Center
Oregon-based landscape photographer Stuart L Gordon again this year will be donating half the proceeds from sales of his Central Oregon Calendar to the Environmental Center of Central Oregon. Calendars…
Read MoreFree Home Energy Audit for You = $50 for Us
Neil Kelly Will Donate $50 for Each Audit Tired of cold drafts in the winter? Improving your home’s energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to reduce your energy…
Read MoreOLCV Releases 2013 Environmental Scorecard
The 2012 election saw some big wins for the environmental community – a pro-conservation majority and new leadership in the House of Representatives, to start. But during the 2013 Legislative…
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